The point guard and star of the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant agreed this Wednesday to return to practice and carry out the preseason with his team despite currently having a current 25-game suspension in the NBA for appearing with a firearm on social media.
Ja Morant’s publication last June was a repeat of the same incident a month earlier where a gun was also shown on his Instagram account, which earned him suspension from the NBA but Now the player agreed with the team to rejoin after speaking with the president of operations, Zach Kleiman..
“It’s great to have him here. I think he’s put himself in a position where there’s no reason why he can’t move forward with this. So We’re glad you’re here and we can’t wait to have you back.“Kleiman himself said about the incorporation during a brief meeting with the media.
With Morant’s reinstatement, they will not only allow him to access practices with the rest of the squad, but also travel and participate in the activities that the team has scheduled.
During his presence on the court, Morant dedicated himself to making mid-range shots and double-step plays towards the board.
The decision on his return comes just two days after the 24-year-old did not appear at NBA Media Daywhich led to the assumption that he was not going to be part of the roster either while he was still sanctioned.
His return also made a dent in the roster, especially the experienced Derrick Rose, who said he hopes to help him stay on the right path.
“I talked to him a little bit. I just told him I’m not here to take care of you. I’m not here to follow you, I’m not here to encourage you. “I’m here to push you,” the 2011 NBA MVP commented on the matter.
Morant is expected to serve his suspension and be back on December 19 when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Centerwhere he will begin to continue increasing his historical average of 22.4 points and 7.4 assists that he has accumulated since his debut in 2019.
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2023-10-05 03:20:47
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